Product Name

β-Galactosidase from Kluyveromyces lactis

General deion

A β-galactosidase preparation produced by submerged fermentation of a selected strain of the yeast Kluyveromyces lactis.

Assay

≥2600 units/g

CAS Number

9031-11-2

MDL number

MFCD00130623

Suitability

BioReagent

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

β-galactosidase cleaves lactose into its monosaccharide components, glucose and galactose. It also catalyzes the transglycosylation of glucose into allolactose, the inducer of β-galactosidase, in a feedback loop.

Application

β-galactosidases from different species, including Kluyveromyces lactis and Kluyveromyces fragilis[1], hydrolyze lactose.

l Storage

Storage temp.

2-8°C

l Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l References

1. http://www.drugbank.ca

2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov